Tag: Vaccination Campaign
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England Faces ‘Flu-nami’: Soaring Demand Leaves Flu Jab Appointments Short
Overview: A Leap in Demand Strains Flu Vaccination Services England is grappling with an unprecedented surge in demand for flu vaccines, triggering widespread shortages in appointment slots across the country. Health bosses warn that the situation could worsen as autumn and winter approach, threatening to strain NHS services already stretched by other seasonal pressures. The…
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Health officials urge Islanders to get flu shots amid uncertainty around developing H3N2 strain
Public Health Message: Get Your Flu Shot This Season With the influenza season underway in Prince Edward Island, health officials are urging residents to roll up their sleeves for a flu shot. While vaccines are continually updated to match circulating strains, experts acknowledge uncertainty around how well the current H3N2 component will protect against a…
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Indonesia Announces Closure of Polio Outbreak
Indonesia Ends Polio Outbreak After Massive Vaccination Drive Indonesia has officially declared the closure of its polio outbreak, marking a landmark victory for the country’s public health system. The outbreak, which emerged from years of uneven immunization coverage, prompted a large-scale response aimed at protecting children and restoring high vaccination rates across the archipelago. Behind…
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How BC’s Respiratory Illness Season Is Shaping Up This Year
What this respiratory illness season might look like in British Columbia As fall settles in, British Columbians are again navigating a familiar mix: sniffles, coughs, and the familiar chorus of notices about respiratory illnesses. Health officials emphasize that while seasonality is predictable, the exact mix of influenza, RSV, and other respiratory pathogens can vary from…
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Sanghar Gears Up for Measles, Rubella, and Polio Vaccination Drive
Overview of the Readiness Meeting A district readiness meeting was convened in Sanghar to review preparations for the upcoming Measles and Rubella (MR) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) vaccination campaign. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Sarah Javed, the session focused on ensuring a smooth and effective rollout across the district from November 17 to November 2.…
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Director Health Services Visits Rawalpindi to Review Immunization Efforts
Overview of the Official Visit Rawalpindi recently hosted a high-level health delegation as the Director Health Services (EPI) Punjab, Dr. Sammara, arrived with her team to conduct a comprehensive review of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). The purpose of the visit was to assess the current status of immunization delivery, identify bottlenecks, and ensure…
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Early Flu Surge Triggers Vaccination Push Across the UK
Early Flu Increase Prompts Vaccination Push Across the UK Health experts in the United Kingdom are urging eligible populations to get their annual flu vaccination as data shows an early surge in flu cases. While current levels remain within the normal autumn range and similar to those seen last year after the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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Rawalpindi Expands Immunisation: HPV Vaccine to Protect Nine-Year-Old Girls from Cervical Cancer
New Milestone in Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme Rawalpindi’s District Health Authority (DHA) has announced a significant expansion of the country’s national immunisation programme. Cervical cancer has been added as the thirteenth disease targeted by the campaign, joining 12 other life-threatening childhood illnesses. Starting in February 2026, the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine will be administered exclusively to…
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Rawalpindi Announces HPV Vaccine Rollout: Cervical Cancer Added to Immunisation Schedule
Expansion of Pakistan’s Immunisation Programme The District Health Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi has announced a significant expansion of the national immunisation programme, adding cervical cancer as the thirteenth disease on the list of life-saving vaccines. This move places the HPV vaccine alongside well-established protections against diseases such as tuberculosis, measles, polio, and hepatitis B, reinforcing the…
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Fluad for 65+ — An Enhanced Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine for Seniors
What Fluad is and who should consider it Fluad is an enhanced trivalent influenza vaccine that contains an adjuvant. In France, the Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) recommends Fluad for people aged 65 years and older, as a preferential choice for protection against seasonal flu. The HAS considers adjuvanted vaccines like Fluad to be a…